How To Fix CONV173 - Incorrect program in RFC destination in CONVERTER-HTTP_DEST


CONV173 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CONV - Messages in Connection with the Converter

  • Message number: 173

  • Message text: Incorrect program in RFC destination in CONVERTER-HTTP_DEST

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  • What causes this issue?

    The entered <DS:DE.HTTP_DESTINATION>RFC Destination</> is valid and
    accessible, but the program installed there is not <ZH>saphttp</> nor
    <ZH>saphttp.exe</>.
    The following entries could have caused the problem:
    You entered an incorrect RFC destination in Customizing.
    The RFC destination is linked to the wrong RFC server.

    How to fix this error?

    Carry out the work step: <DS:SIMG.V_CONVERTER>Maintain Converter</>
    If the server is to be started using <ZH>ConvUtil</>, you do <ZH>not</>
    need to make an entry here.
    In the field <LS>HTTP Destination</> enter an RFC destination where the
    program <ZH>saphttp</> or <ZH>saphttp.exe</> can be reached.
    Set the <DS:DE.CONVERTER_STATUS>Status of the Conversion Server</> to
    <LS>Ready for Conversion</>.
    For the <DS:DE.CONVERTER_MESSAGE_NUMBER>Error Number for Conversion</>
    choose <LS>000 No Error Occurred</>.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONV173 - Incorrect program in RFC destination in CONVERTER-HTTP_DEST ?
    The SAP error message CONV173 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination configuration in the context of an HTTP destination. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find or execute the correct program associated with the specified RFC destination.
    
    Cause: Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured, leading to the system being unable to locate the appropriate program. Missing or Incorrect Program: The program that is supposed to be executed via the RFC destination may be missing, incorrectly named, or not properly registered in the system. Authorization Issues: The user or service account used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program. Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the target system defined in the RFC destination. Transport Layer Issues: If the program is in a different transport layer

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